I've never had a problem parking round the curry mile Mrs D. provided it is early enough. There are plenty of well lit side streets and, if you are really lucky, some spaces on the main drag.

Not 100% sure about round the Ducie as I don't know it too well having not been since 1980-odd! It is behind the University and the road is pretty quite out of academic hours if I remember rightly. I have never heard of any problems though. Can anyone advise on that side?

Personaly I will get a taxi from Swinton so I don't care anyway;-)

We will have a space or two to spare for anyone who wants to stop over btw. There is also a travel lodge type affair 200 yards down the road from us. About 40 quid a room if anyone wants a bit more comfort. I think Bill S. stopped there during the last do.

Cheers

DtG